Howard Collins Shihan, Brian Fitkin Shihan and Kenji Midori Shihan. All well known profiles in the world of Kyokushin Karate. All with an unique history with Kyokushin Karate as a way of living. All with the great knowledge of karate, not to mention they have lived with our founder and continues his message and values. Without this knowledge and these people who continue it, would Kyokushin Karate lost much of its origins.
- Howard Collins Shihan 8.Dan
- Brian Fitkin Shihan 8.Dan
- Midori Kenji Shihan 8.Dan
These three hardworking Shihans – it is difficult to image how much Kyokushinkai Karate they possesses. They have also gone the long road and through all phases of Kyokushinkai – and they continue with it. They took early choices in life that have played a significant role for all of us who value Kyokushin karate. They have now been awarded 8.Dan for all the work they have done, even though it is difficult to measure a degree up against such work.
That said, it is important that when this kind of of awards come, it is important to know for all in the community, the organization why they come. Why might some ask? In today’s focus to achieve everything without working for it, then this is of great importance. And it’s important for us to inform the people ( and the younger generation) why and what achievements and work these people have done.
We will give you some keywords about our three Shihans:
- Kyokushinkai as a lifestyle
- World Champion
- European Champion
- Trained Kyokushin Karate over 50 years – and still practice!
- Among top three in All Japan Open Tournament
- 100 men Kumite
- Trained and lived with Masutatsu Oyama Sosai, our founder.
- Wanted around the whole world – to give Kyokushin lessons.
- Many years of committee work and positions.
- Running Dojo for over 40 years
- President of World karate Organization
- Written several books
- Awarded Dan grades by Sosai Mas Oyama
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